James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

85 · Born: May 9, 1940

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornMay 9, 1940 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jennifer Simchowitz

    ( Nov 24, 2024 to Jul 9, 2025 )
  • Holly Holmberg Brooks

    ( Jul 23, 1978 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Marianne Catherine Morrissey

    ( Jul 7, 1964 to Mar 1, 1972 )

Biography

James L. Brooks, a renowned writer and producer, entered this world on May 9, 1940, in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is widely recognized for his outstanding work on numerous films, including the critically acclaimed Broadcast News, released in 1987, the heartwarming As Good as It Gets, which premiered in 1997, and the poignant Terms of Endearment, which debuted in 1983.

Throughout his illustrious career, James L. Brooks has been blessed with three loving marriages. His current spouse, Jennifer Simchowitz, became his partner in life on November 24, 2024. Prior to their union, he was married to the lovely Holly Holmberg Brooks and the charming Marianne Catherine Morrissey.

Career

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1985
Lost in America
Lost in America as Party Guest (uncredited)
{"id":7992,"title":"Modern Romance","year":"1981","character":"David","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/modern-romance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7992.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7992.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":8862,"title":"Real Life","year":"1979","character":"Driving Evaluator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/real-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8862.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8862.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Real Life
Real Life as Driving Evaluator
{"id":236283,"title":"Thank You Very Much","year":"2025","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thank-you-very-much","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_236283.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_236283.jpg"},"released":1}
2025
{"id":218079,"title":"Being Mary Tyler Moore","year":"2023","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/being-mary-tyler-moore","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218079.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
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2022
{"id":180393,"title":"Alan Pakula: Going for Truth","year":"2019","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alan-pakula-going-for-truth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_180393.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_180393.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":109458,"title":"Harry Benson: Shoot First","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harry-benson-shoot-first","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109458.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109458.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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{"id":27022,"title":"Misery Loves Comedy","year":"2015","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/misery-loves-comedy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lvs9s5o823g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lvs9s5o823g.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
{"id":266268,"title":"The Making of Bottle Rocket","year":"2008","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-making-of-bottle-rocket","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_266268.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_266268.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":78317,"title":"Dreams on Spec","year":"2007","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dreams-on-spec","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78317.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":170683,"title":"Playdate with Destiny","year":"2020","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/playdate-with-destiny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_170683.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_170683.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":128012,"title":"Planet of the Couches","year":"2016","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/planet-of-the-couches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_128012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_128012.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":145916,"title":"The Longest Daycare","year":"2012","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-longest-daycare","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uk52u9g59r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6uk52u9g59r0.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":382,"title":"The Simpsons Movie","year":"2007","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-simpsons-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/200kivpbs8fg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/200kivpbs8fg.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":163298,"title":"Carlton Your Doorman","year":"1980","job":"Characters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carlton-your-doorman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163298.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163298.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":6234,"title":"Starting Over","year":"1979","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/starting-over","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6234.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":163841,"title":"Cindy","year":"1978","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cindy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163841.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163841.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Cindy
Cindy as Writer
{"id":86370,"title":"Thursday's Game","year":"1974","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thursdays-game-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86370.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
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2010
How Do You Know
How Do You Know as Director, Writer
{"id":2748,"title":"Spanglish","year":"2004","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spanglish","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lappggu1pv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lappggu1pv0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Spanglish
Spanglish as Director, Writer
{"id":3654,"title":"As Good as It Gets","year":"1997","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/as-good-as-it-gets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7svjtjug8lu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7svjtjug8lu0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets as Director, Screenplay
{"id":7049,"title":"I'll Do Anything","year":"1994","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ill-do-anything","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7049.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything as Director, Writer
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1987
Broadcast News
Broadcast News as Director, Screenplay
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1983
Terms of Endearment
Terms of Endearment as Director, Screenplay
{"id":8443,"title":"The Tracey Ullman Show","year":"1987","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-tracey-ullman-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8443.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8443.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
The Tracey Ullman Show
The Tracey Ullman Show as Creator, Writer
{"id":103834545,"title":"The Associates","year":"1979","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-associates","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834545.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834545.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1978
Taxi
Taxi as Creator
{"id":8574,"title":"Lou Grant","year":"1977","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lou-grant","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8574.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8574.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Lou Grant
Lou Grant as Creator, Writer
{"id":10230,"title":"Rhoda","year":"1974","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/rhoda","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10230.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Rhoda
Rhoda as Creator
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1970
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1969
Room 222
Room 222 as Creator